Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Wednesday, August 6, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Wednesday, August 6, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Traffic Technologies Inc., an established toll system and ITS consulting firm providing technical, operational, and financial consulting to the toll industry, is seeking a West Coast based Senior Toll System Consultant. The

position requires comprehensive knowledge of toll systems and demonstrated ability in the application of industry best practices to the development of systems and services required for toll transaction acquisition and processing, and all aspects of toll system analysis and development.

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in an Engineering curriculum

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the toll industry.

• US Citizen or Green Card

See more details at http://www.t-t-i.com/careers_20090727.html

Send resumes and cover letter in confidence to: resume@t-t-i.com

AVIATION

1) American Airlines to Roll Out New System to Manage Planes

Touch screens will replace pieces of paper to manage planes, gates.

Link to story in the Star-Telegram:

http://www.star-telegram.com/local/story/1520310.html

OTHER

2) Wi-Fi Drives Innovation in Tourism

Link to story on Wi-Fi Planet:

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/news/article.php/3833371

PARKING

3) Handicap Parking Scofflaws: Anonymous Complaints on Illinois Web Site Brings In 114 Complaints

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-talk-handicapaug05,0,882045.story

Link to site: https://www.ilsos.gov/ContactFormsWeb/disabilitiescomplaintform.html

ROADWAYS

4) The Comparison of Animal Detection Systems in a Test-Bed: A Quantitative Comparison of System Reliability and Experiences with Operation and Maintenance (FHWA)

Link to report from the Western Transportation Institute:

http://www.wti.montana.edu/documents/reports/pdf/4W0049_Final_Report.pdf

SAFETY / SECURITY

5) US Senators Clear Way for Measure Replacing REAL ID Law

Link to story on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090729_1610.php

TELEMATICS

6) Telematics Expert Warns Vehicle Tracking Industry Against Under Pricing

Link to story in Materials Handling World Magazine:

http://www.mhwmagazine.co.uk/LatestNews/Telematics_Expert_Warns_Vehicle_Tracking_Industry_Against_Under_Pricing-4678.html

TRANSIT

7) Toronto Transit Commission’s Nerve Center Exposed

Link to story in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/675701

8) New York City Transit Looking for Smooth Voices to Make Announcements

Link to story in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/08/05/2009-08-05_mta_looking_for_a_few_new_smoothsayers.html

9) Dubai GIS Portal to Educate Metro Commuters

Link to story in the Khaleej Times:

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2009/August/theuae_August79.xml&section=theuae&col

10) Crowdsourcing Helps Chicago Chamber of Commerce Find More Bus Riders

Link to story in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/707337

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Improve Communications Between TMC & TMS Elements in a Rural Environment Through a System that is Deployable Statewide

Link to report from the Western Transportation Institute:

http://www.wti.montana.edu/documents/reports/pdf/4W1034_Final_Report.pdf

12) Aurora Cost Benefit for Weather Info in Winter Maintenance

Link to report from the Western Transportation Institute:

http://www.westerntransportationinstitute.org/documents/reports/4W1576_Final_Report.pdf

News Releases

1) ATX Launches New Toyota, Lexus Connected Vehicle Program

2) Auto Industry Urged to Use Vehicle as Communications Platform

3) Young Motorists Most Supportive of Safety Cameras, Says IAM

Upcoming Events

2009 Toll Road Summit of the Americas – November 15-17 - São Paulo, Brazil

http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=3856

Today in Transportation History

1984 **25th anniversary** - Amtrak began service of the Pere Marquette between Grand Rapids and Chicago.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_PereMarquettebrochure_177470_7.pdf

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Register Now for IBTTA’s 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 13-16, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois!

IBTTA's 77th Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the most significant gathering of toll industry professionals in the world. Attend this meeting and interact with the most influential experts and decision makers from around the globe and discuss ideas and solutions about transportation financing strategies, the future of tolling and paying for mobility, AET and Interoperability, new ideas for the new economy and sustainable transportation. Featured speakers include Stuart Varney, Business and Financial Journalist and Mark Shields, Syndicated Columnist and Political Analyst. Register by August 14 and receive a $100 discount off your registration fee. This meeting is hosted by the Illinois Tollway and will be held at the Hyatt Regency. For information on registration, hotel reservations, exhibiting or sponsorship, visit IBTTA's website at www.ibtta.org Register today and get ready for the Transformation of Transportation!

GPS / NAVIGATION

1) GPS In Punjab Traffic Police Vehicles Saved 1130 Lives in a Month

Link to story on Punjab Newsline:

http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/17855/38/

MARITIME

2) ‘Big Brother’ Watching Tasmanian Ports

Link to Australian Broadcasting Corp. News story:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/04/2645672.htm

Link to news release from the Tasmania Government:

http://www.media.tas.gov.au/release.php?id=27493

PARKING

3) Electronic San Francisco Parking Meters are Easy to Bilk

Link to story in The Examiner:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Electronic-city-parking-meters-are-easy-to-bilk-52402397.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

4) US Transportation Secretary Calls Summit on Distracted Driving

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gBh5ii0HJc5TbtwUI4uxCB1DgKaAD99S0DCG1

Link to news release from US DOT:

http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2009/dot11409.htm

TRANSIT

5) BART Starts Accepting TransLink Fare Cards

Link to story in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/04/BA9F193EE0.DTL

6) London-Related Lyrics to Appear on Transport for London Mugs and T-shirts

Link to story in NME:

http://www.nme.com/news/pete-doherty/46458

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

7) Follow I-10 Louisiana Construction on Facebook

Link to story in The Times-Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/follow_i10_construction_on_fac.html

Link to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baton-Rouge-LA/Louisiana-Department-of-Transportation-and-Development-DOTD/74154292700?v=wall&viewas=1282261536

8) Some Lament the Loss of Raleigh Beltline’s Code Words

Link to column in The News & Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/248/story/1633139.html

VEHICLES

9) Obama Administration Withholds Data on ‘Cash-for-Clunkers’ Program

Link to AP story:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gHQR7IBwnpzrhYyGjozayepT-CLQD99S6M481

10) Electronic Driving Instructors Put Thousands of Bus Drivers Through Their Paces

Link to story on silicon.com:

http://networks.silicon.com/telecoms/0,39024659,39476533,00.htm

News Releases

1) Tennessee DOT Receives 2 Millionth Call

2) Port Manatee Launches Newly Redesigned Web Site

3) Inrix Traffic Now Available on App Store

4) MARTA Releases New Web Site and Asks for Customer Feedback

5) Texas DOT Gets Social with Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

6) Traffic Management Plan for Delhi

Upcoming Events

TSAG Case Studies Workshop and Webinar: A Rural Emergency Incident
Utah US Route 163 Motor Coach Crash – August 26

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s090826_tsag_rural.asp

Today in Transportation History

1964 **45th anniversary** - The US Navy reports an engagement with North Vietnamese boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=98

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009

Transportation Communications Newsletter

Monday, August 3, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

Traffic Technologies Inc., an established toll system and ITS consulting firm providing technical, operational, and financial consulting to the toll industry, is seeking a West Coast based Senior Toll System Consultant. The

position requires comprehensive knowledge of toll systems and demonstrated ability in the application of industry best practices to the development of systems and services required for toll transaction acquisition and processing, and all aspects of toll system analysis and development.

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in an Engineering curriculum

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in the toll industry.

• US Citizen or Green Card

See more details at http://www.t-t-i.com/careers_20090727.html

Send resumes and cover letter in confidence to: resume@t-t-i.com

AVIATION

1) JetBlue and United Give Twitter a Try to Sell Airline Seats Fast

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2009-08-02-jetblue-united-twitter-airfares_N.htm

2) More of Air Force One’s New York Photo Op Released

Link to story and video on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/07/31/air.force.one/index.html

3) Flying Blind

How many planes hit birds each year? The FAA ought to know. But it doesn’t.

Link to editorial in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/6556771.html

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Interview: Dr. Paul Torrens of Arizona State University on Process Models and Dynamic GIS... What GIS Needs Next - Part 1

Link to interview in Directions Magazine:

http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=3234

OTHER

5) Worst Part of a Trip May be Booking It on the Web

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/04/business/04frustrate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Tracking the Recession: State Stimulus Web Sites Get Mixed Marks

Link to story on Stateline:

http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=416578

ROADWAYS

7) Los Angeles Freeways to Get Futuristic ‘Smart Studs’ to Help Guide Traffic

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-smart-freeway31-2009jul31,0,458878.story

8) Technology Can End Rail Crossing Smashes: Road Expert

Link to Australian Broadcasting Corp. News story:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2643716.htm

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Red-Light Camera Signs Aid Safety, Hurt Tickets

Safety up, revenue lags in Naperville, Illinois.

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-red-light-cameras-03-aug03,0,3881774.story

10) Stars are Aligning to Ban US Drivers from Text Messaging

Link to column on ZD Net:

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=22132

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Traffic Tweets Could Help Public Avoid Jams

Link to column in the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/52315292.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUqEiaDUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

12) Tune in Islamabad Traffic Police FM Radio to Have Updates on Traffic Flow

Link to story in The Daily Mail:

http://dailymailnews.com/0908/02/CityPage/CityPages2.php

VEHICLES

13) Ford Says Clunker Clarity Could Have Boosted Sales

Link to AP story:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ford-says-clunker-clarity-apf-4065243585.html?x=0&.v=1

14) Blind Drivers Plot Their Own Course

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/31/AR2009073102338.html

Upcoming Events

2nd Teens in the Driver Seat Summit – November 14 – El Paso, Texas

http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/tds09/

Today in Transportation History

1914 **95th anniversary** - Two submarines, purchased by British Columbia, arrived to defend Canada’s west coast.

http://ww1history.suite101.com/article.cfm/british_columbias_submarine_navy

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